Eight Ways to Build an Inclusive Religious School Program for Students Who Learn Differently

After the frustrated parents of a five-year-old with a chronic genetic cell disorder shared their struggles of being denied by Jewish organizations and educational institutions they approached, Rabbi Steven H. Rau informed the parents that their child would be treated like all other children at The Temple in Atlanta.  "Unfortunately, the experiences of these parents is common to many parents of children with learning differences - children with differences are often treated differently." Rabbi Rau explains. 

Coming Soon: Augmented Reality App Brings the Alef Bet to Life

Help students interact with the printed pages from Let's Discover the Alef Bet using the new Augmented Reality App from Behrman House. This February students will watch the pages come alive with help from the camera on their mobile or tablet to activate digital elements in the popular folders that introduce the Hebrew letters. 

Educator Gets Results by Encouraging Hebrew Practice at Home with the Online Learning Center

We know that students are more successful learning Hebrew when they also practice a little at home. Here's how one educator encourages them, using the Online Learning Center. Lynn Calnek, Principal and Director of Life Long Learning at Temple Kol Tikvah in Davidson, NC, teaches 6-10 students who are new to Hebrew, learning the Alef Bet.  "It's hard for me to have tutors for each individual student," Calnek said. "The Online Learning Center gives me a better way to teach these students all together."

You Too Can Preview the Newest Materials in Jewish Education with Golem Express

When you join Golem Express you will automatically receive a review copy of all the new educational materials we publish as soon as they are released. This upcoming year we are releasing 15 titles that will be included in Golem packages. With the Golem Express plan we will bill you ONCE per year, at the time of your first shipment. The additional Golem Express shipments will arrive automatically at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

4 Ways to Encourage Students' Learning This Winter Break

It's important to help students maintain their Hebrew progress while they are on winter break.  In a recent article from The Washington Post, they presented 4 tips for students during break. We were inspired and put a Jewish touch on their suggestions for a more Jewish focus.  Here is how families can prevent educational atrophy:

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New Haggadah Welcomes All to Passover Table

Children of all abilities and disabilities can participate fully in your seder this year with the new Gateways Haggadah. This easy-to-hold, concise Haggadah is respectful to all participants, whatever their abilities, to ensure that all can take part meaningfully in a complete Passover seder. 

Create Family Memories this Hanukkah

Stories offer bonding time with families and create opportunities to share and discuss understanding. What better way to celebrate this Hanukkah with some of our favorite Hanukkah stories and learning materials.

Hot Topics: Whose Kotel is it?

What is the nature of the Kotel, and what laws should govern the use of it for religious and secular purposes? Hot Topics: Whose Kotel is it? helps students understand that although the Kotel is a sacred site for all Jews, the rules governing its use are currently dictated by Orthodox authorities, but make their own decisions about what the rules should be.